Sony has partnered with Western Digital to offer an officially licensed PS5 SSD bearing the PlayStation brand. The NVMe SN850 SSD will carry the logo on its outer packaging, indicating that it is an “officially licensed product” for PS5 consoles after spending hundreds of hours testing.
The Western Digital SNM50 NVMe SSD has always been a popular choice in our Best PS5 2022 SSD guide, but now regular bettors can spot the PlayStation logo and be confident knowing the product will work with their box. Sony and Western Digital reached an agreement after “spending hundreds of hours playing the most graphics-rich titles to ensure that with games stored on the controller, gameplay is fast, fluid and visually immersive.”
The SSD can be purchased at the company’s online store, with more retailers offering it next month. £ 179.99 will give you the option of 1 TB, while 2 TB will cost you £ 289.99:
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In a press release, Consan Solutions Product Management Vice President Susan Park shared the company’s excitement of working with Sony on a licensed product. “Western Digital’s WD_BLACK brand was created to deliver high-performance products to gamers everywhere. In combination with this innovative partnership, we aim to deepen our current commitment to developing storage solutions that enhance the gaming experience for to all players “.
Once you have the Western Digital SN850 SSD ready to install, or any other competing storage solution, see our guide How to Install a Compatible M.2 NVMe SSD for a step-by-step guide to set it up.